used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wrayson took a quick step towards her.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As though purposely, she left to them the onus of speech.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
not accessible to view
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Baroness!" he exclaimed.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Baroness!" he exclaimed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As though purposely, she left to them the onus of speech.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
onusnounUS /ˈoʊnəs/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading As though purposely, she left to them the onus of speech.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading As though purposely, she left to them the onus of speech.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Wrayson took a quick step towards her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading As though purposely, she left to them the onus of speech.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Wrayson took a quick step towards her.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As though purposely, she left to them the onus of speech.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As though purposely, she left to them the onus of speech.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Wrayson took a quick step towards her.
in the direction of
From this reading Wrayson took a quick step towards her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
undistinguishableadjective
not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
which person or people
From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER At the sight of the two men who awaited her entrance, the Baroness stopped short.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Whatever alarm or surprise she may have felt at their presence was effectually concealed from them by the thick veil which she wore, through which her features were undistinguishable.
Wrayson
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From this reading Wrayson took a quick step towards her.
